Frequently Asked Questions
Who is allowed to use the library?
See the library’s access
policy.
What are the library’s hours?
See the library’s schedule
of hours.
Where is the library? How do I get there?
See the directions
to the library.
Where is the lost and found?
All found items are turned over to the security officer stationed
at the main entrance immediately. Items left in
the library classrooms are taken to the security desk in the lobby of
the first floor. Lost IDs are given to security, which forwards them
to the ID office on the first floor. Security refers other lost items
to the Lost and Found office on the first floor of 17 Lexington Avenue
(23rd St.), which is open from 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday.
Is there word processing software on library computers?
Yes, you can find it on our desktop computers and on the laptops we loan.
What workshops are offered by the library? How do I register?
See the online
registration form.
How do I recommend that the library add an item to the collection?
Faculty members may contact their department
liaison via e-mail to recommend an acquisition. Students may use the comments/suggestion
form to make a recommendation.
What library services are available for users with disabilities?
See the description
of library services for users with disabilities.
Where can I obtain change for the photocopiers or purchase a copy
card?
Room 309 on the third floor has a change machine as well as a card dispenser.
Can I donate materials to the library? Will the library provide
an appraisal of the gift?
See the library
gift policy.
I have a call number from the library catalog, but where do I find the book?
See the library
call number chart to find out where to go.
Where can I find a history of Baruch College? Who was Bernard
Baruch?
Consult the College
Archives for information about the history of Baruch College
and Bernard Baruch.
Can I borrow CDs and DVDs from the library?
Can I listen to them in the library?
DVDs, CDs, and other audiovisual material must remain in the library. Baruch students may use media listening/viewing
equipment by inquiring at the circulation desk. Baruch faculty who wish to use these materials in class may fill out a form.
How long may I borrow a book?
See the library
circulation policies.
What do "on order" and "in process" in a library catalog
record mean?
"On order" indicates that the material has been ordered for this
library, but not yet received. The length of time between order and receipt
of materials varies greatly, depending on availability and location of
the publisher. "In process" indicates that the material
has been received but is not yet processed for public access. These materials
should be available within ten days.
If there is no location for a book listed in the library catalog, how do I get
the book?
If a screen reads "In pre-order process" or "No call number
available," please notify the reference librarian. During
regular working hours, we should be able to provide a number within a few
minutes. If the message is "Item no longer available" and is
the result of a keyword search, the item is no longer in the library, but
the record has not been cleared from the keyword file.
How do I obtain an e-mail account? Where can I use e-mail?
See Baruch College's instructions
on obtaining a Baruch e-mail account. Please use the computers in the computer
lab on the sixth floor.